The task involves adding commas to set off words in direct address. Direct address refers to when someone is directly speaking to another person, and the name of the person being addressed should be set off with commas.
Here’s the corrected version of each sentence with explanations:
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1. How are you doing, Emma?
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Explanation: The name "Emma" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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2. Dad, can I have some money?
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Explanation: The word "Dad" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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3. Can't I talk to him like Robert?
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Explanation: No comma is needed here because "Robert" is not being directly addressed; it is part of the comparison ("like Robert").
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4. Mom, can you let me make that decision alone?
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Explanation: The word "Mom" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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5. Sir, what is wrong with you?
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Explanation: The word "Sir" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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6. Sorry, catch this ball.
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Explanation: The word "Sorry" is an interjection and should be set off with a comma.
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7. Fred, I am so glad you stayed and helped me load the car.
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Explanation: The name "Fred" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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8. You look great, Lance.
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Explanation: The name "Lance" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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9. Ruth, mind your manners.
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Explanation: The name "Ruth" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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10. Could you repeat that, Mrs. Stone?
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Explanation: The name "Mrs. Stone" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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11. Steven, why did you say that to me?
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Explanation: The name "Steven" is being directly addressed, so it needs to be set off with a comma.
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12. Excuse me, Greg, can you move over just a little?
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Explanation: Both "Excuse me" and "Greg" are being directly addressed, so they both need to be set off with commas.
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Final Corrected Sentences:
1. How are you doing, Emma?
2. Dad, can I have some money?
3. Can't I talk to him like Robert?
4. Mom, can you let me make that decision alone?
5. Sir, what is wrong with you?
6. Sorry, catch this ball.
7. Fred, I am so glad you stayed and helped me load the car.
8. You look great, Lance.
9. Ruth, mind your manners.
10. Could you repeat that, Mrs. Stone?
11. Steven, why did you say that to me?
12. Excuse me, Greg, can you move over just a little?
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Summary:
- Commas are used to set off names or titles when addressing someone directly.
- If a word is not being directly addressed (e.g., part of a comparison or description), no comma is needed.
Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of direct address comma worksheet.
